Federal Employees, Obamacare and Avoiding A Tax Penalty
How will federal employees under the FEHB avoid paying an additional penalty to the IRS? Here is a quick summary.
FEHB
Stay informed on the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program with updates on FEHB premiums, plan options, coverage changes, and guidance for navigating federal health insurance. Explore clear explanations of FEHB enrollment rules, Open Season updates, plan comparisons, and OPM policies that shape healthcare choices for federal employees and retirees. Find timely analysis and practical insights to help you evaluate costs, understand benefits, and make informed decisions about your FEHB coverage.
Suspending and Restarting FEHB
I have been told that when you retire you can request to suspend your FEHB and at a later open season or qualifying life event restart it. I would like to know if this is true and how it can be accomplished.
OPM Issues Proposed Rules on ‘Self Plus One’ Option
OPM is issuing a proposed rule to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to add an optional enrollment type called “self plus one.”
Is There a Cadillac Tax in Your Future?
Is there a “Cadillac” tax on your federal employee health benefits in the future? The tax goes into effect in 2018. Here are the details and how federal employees could be affected.
Is Your Health Plan Dropping Out of the FEHB?
Will your existing insurance carrier be around in 2015? Are new plans available to you? Here is a listing of new plans and those that have dropped out of the federal program.
About Those 2015 Health Insurance Premium Rates
The average cost of health insurance premiums for 2015 is going up 3.2% according to OPM. How does this compare to the private sector?
Self Plus One Health Insurance
When is it possible to enroll for the self plus one plan in the federal employee health benefits plan?
How is My FEHB Premium Paid Until I Start Receiving My Pension?
I’m retiring at the end of the year. How is my FEHB premium paid until I start receiving my monthly pension?
OPM’s Proposal to Expand FEHB: Is Agency Ignoring Existing Law to Avoid Healthcare Act Penalties?
OPM has proposed to expand FEHB coverage to temporary employees with a full government contribution. The proposal does not address how the agency is able to ignore existing legislation in the new proposal and this issue is being questioned by the ranking member of a Senate committee.
Open Season Coming: Here is Why Feds Should Pay Attention to Their Health Insurance
Open season is coming up. Here is why this could be important to federal employees.
